May 11, 1977
Meeting # 85
Executive Committee
Faculty Council
MINUTES
The Executive Committ
the Board Room with Cha'
Stewart, C. Bell, Cummi
Strauss, Tereshkovich,
President for Academic
tives David Sterrett, V
President for External
faculty accompanying th
of the ad hoc committee
Pearson, recently elect
e of the Faculty Council met Wednedsay, May 11, 1977 in
man Collins presiding. Members present were: Burford,
, Davis, Keho, Kimmel, McPherson, Mogan, Nelson, Smith,
rrell, Vines and Wilson. Present as guests were: Vice
fairs, Charles S. Hardwick; Student Association reptesentae President for Internal Affairs; Ronnie Bobbitt, Vice
fairs; Dr. Paul Woods, member of the ad hoc committee on
football team to out-of-town games; Ben Newcomb, member
n Faculty Charter Revision; Helen Brittin and Neale
members of the Executive Committee.
Ch. Collins called t meeting to order at 2:13 p.m. and welcomed the guests.
I. MINUTES OF THE APRIL
Smith moved approval
McPherson seconded. Th
3, 1977 MEETING
f the minutes of the April 13, 1977 meeting as circtiated.
motion passed.
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM T CHAIR
a. Two letters were ritten to Dr. Mackey: the first, informing him of the Faculty
Council election and the election of the Executive Committee officers; another
informing him of the recommendations of the Committee on Committees re20.rding
changes in Unive sity Committees and Councils.
b. A letter was wri ten to Mr. Bill Barnett, President of the Ex-Students
Association than ing him for that organizations recent contribution tc Texas
urteous acknowledgment was received.
Tech; and a most
c. Letters have now
Council election
een written to all candidates participating in the Maculty
d. Letters were wri ten to committee chairpersons thanking them for their Annual
Reports or remin ing them that such reports were due. Annual Reports aave
now been receive from all committees.
business of the Academic Council meeting of April 26, 1977
e. One item from t
may be of partic lar interest to this group and that is Faculty Development
re asked to consider guidelines such.that a college would not
Leaves. Deans"
be eligible for eaves in consecutive years.
proposed guidelines for determining the eligibility of
Discussion of t
those who are c sidered for Faculty Development Leaves arose and Ne]son
is committee's feelings should be made known by their vote
suggested that
llowing statement: "No one should be disqualified from
to endorse the
applying for Fa lty Development Leave on the basis of leaves being
awarded previou ly to members of his or her department or college and all
applications ou t to be judged simply on the basis of their inherenr merit
and the ability of the person to fulfill the task that he or she is p7ojecting
or proposing, d partment or college not-withstanding."
The endorsement
f the statement passed, with some members dissentingl
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f. In complying with an earlier request from this committee that the che_rman gather
additional information on the Teaching Effectiveness Committee, Ch. ollins
reported tht he had talked with Charles Hardwick, Vice President for Academic
Affairs; Mary Owens, Associate Dean, Arts & Sciences & Prof fessor, Physical
Education; and to Duane Hoover, Associate Professor of Business Admilistration
and Chairman of the ad hoc Teaching Effectiveness Committee. The fitst discovery
was that there is no inherent relationship between the proposed Teaching
Effectiveness Committee of the University and whatever Teaching Effeci:iveness
Committees there may be in the colleges. Recently the committee applied for
a government grant but was turned down. It felt that one of the reasqns the
grant was not obtained was the committee's lack of official status wi:h the
University. This prompted the recommendation that it be put on an Oficial
basis. At this point it seems likely that the President may act to plake this
an official University Committee.
g. Ch. Collins announced that the Faculty Council Office will move next 'creek
(probably on Monday, May 16th) to the basement of the west wing of Ilq_den Hall.
h.
Other Announcements
1. The position of Director of Admissions & Records will, it appearq, be filled
relatively soon. Several members of this committee have been inlited to
interview applicants.
2: President Mackey has yet to deal with the possible change in the Grievance
Committee Charge. Again, he said that he would do this as soon ea the
semester is over.
3. Haskell Taylor, Chairperson of the Retired Faculty and Staff Comlittee, has
written a letter to the President resigning from that position. Ch. Collins
received a copy of that letter and in it Dr. Taylor expressed hie hopethhet
the committee would continue to function.
Ch. Collins asked for a directive from this committee to write ajetter of
appreciation to Dr. Taylor thanking him for his work on that cata*Lttee over
the past several years. Cummins moved that this committee authoiLze Ch.
Collins to write such a letter. Kimmel seconded and the motion ptssed.
4. From the minutes of the Tenure & Privilege Committee dated May 4 1977,
Ch. Collins read an update on an interpretation by that committe; , which he
ding reads
noted in the Executive Committee meeting of March. The updated
as follows: "The phrase 'all years of full-time past service at Cexas Tech
University' refers only to past service in a tenure-acquiring poE Ltion,
whether or rot such service is interrupted by periods of non-emplc yment at
Texas Tech University. This interpretation of Item B-3 is subjec : to the
exception provided for persons employed by Texas Tech University. In a
visiting prcfessorial rank in accordance with the Committee's Ru] ing of
February 21, 1977".
Ch. Collins reported that he has information which suggests that the President
is considering the appointment of an ad hoc committee to undertelta the following:
a. To make recommendations regarding the procedures by which teuire is granted.
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b.
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To revie
the current Tenure Policy.
c. To deter me the function of the Tenure & Privilege Committe
Membership of t
and one other
and one other
Academic Affair
administration.
Executive Commi
member from the
-
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Nelson made a
setting up the
could appoint a
erations and d
motion to incl
amendment fail
8 for, 5 again
110
Kimmel made a
ad hoc committee
passed.
tion that the Executive Committee urge the President in
ommittee to ialite AAUP to recommend a delegate whom he
a member of that committee to take part in its del isions. Smith seconded. Strauss moved to amend th Nelson
e "and TACT" wherever AAUP occurs..: Mogan seconded. t The
by a vote of 6 for, 7 opposed. The Nelson motion Oassed,
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III. REPORT OF AD HOC
FOOTBALL TEAM ON
is proposed committee would probably be the Chairma
mber of the Tenure & Privilege Committee, the ChaiLllfn
bar of the Executive Committee, the Vice President .or
, and one other representative of the University
It was assumed by consensus that the Chairman of t
tee would, when it becomes appropriate, choose the
Executive Committee.
IM O MMITTEE
TO DETERMINE HOW FACULTY WILL BE SELECTED Tq ACCOMPANY
T-OF-TOWN GAMES - KIMMEL
11•
The report and
tion that the Executive Committee accept the report Lof this
d approve the recommendations. Wilson seconded. Thp.-: motion
ecommendations as revised by the committee members dlows:
1. RATIONALE
ems the practice of inviting university faculty to E .;:tend outThe Committee
mes as being a gesture of good will extended by theragn's
of-town foolball
Athletic Departme t to the faculty of this University.
Inasmuch asAh invitation comes from the Men's Athletic Department; the role
of the "ad hoc" •'1 ittee is to facilitate the selection process.
. MECHANICS FOR SELECTION PROCESS
(a) On March 1 of
request that the C
appoint an ad hoc
to attend, or who
each year, the Chairman of the Men's Athletic Council will
airperson of the Executve Committee of the Faculty C:uncil
ommittee to suggest names of faculty who have either requested
ave been recommended to attend out-of-town games.
(b) The appointed ad hoc committee will be composed of faculty from thE. various
colleges and Schoo of Law, with at least one representative from the Men's
Athletic Council.
(c) The ad hoc co ittee will suggest two names of faculty and two alternates
(in the event the aculty named first are unable to attend) for each ov_.-oftown game, depend t upon space available for guests; the completed list will
Men's Athletic Department in order that invitations may
be submitted to t
be extended by th Athletic Director.
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3. CRITERIA TO BE EMPLOYED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.
(a) Only faculty who have not previously been guests of the Men's Athl
Department will be considered each year to attend out-of-town games.
tic
(b) Alternates who have not attended an out-of-town game previously wil
considered first the year following.
(c) Representative faculty from all colleges and the School of Law, as
minority groups, w_11 be given equal consideration, except that faculty
seniority in years of service to Texas Tech University will be given sp
consideration.
IV.
ell as
ith
ial
PEER EVALUATION FOR MERIT RAISES
Ch. Collins introdtced this agenda item by saying that a number of peopl
expressed concern about the way departments are going about soliciting peer ev
of faculty members in their department preparatory to the recommendation for s
increases. This originated last year when a resolution of this committee (May
was sent to the Academic Vice President. The original intent of this recommeu
for peer evaluation was Do provide some way for getting faculty input on the u
salary increases: that department chairmen should seek, and department chairme
deans should have availaEle to them the recommendations of peers prior to the
mination of salary increases.
have
luation
lary
1976)
ation
rit
and
eter-
Hardwick agreed with Wilson's statement that peer evaluation covers a v
area and that peer evaluation and faculty input are not synonymous. The quest
to what extent will there be faculty input in the determination of who gets me
increases. Systems are different: some elaborate, some non-existent. But deav
considered the resolutior and have been instructed to direct their chairpersor
faculty input should be sought in their evaluations. At this time it is too q
to try to evaluate. The deadline for implementation of this system is suppos
academic year.
ry broad
on is:
it
have
that
rly
ly this
Vines brought up the question of the availability of funds for raises,
Hardwick replied that there is confusion in interpretation of the legislative
now being considered, but it appears that 3.4% or 5.1% across-the-board, plus
merit increases, are undr consideration.
o which
ills
light
Mogan moved that the Chairman of this body refer to the appropriate co
in the Fall the task of elvaluating the process of peer evaluation. Smith sec
The motion passed without opposition.
ittee
ded.
V.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FACULTY COUNCIL CHARTER REVISION - BELL
Discussion on the proposed Constitution lasted unitl 5:30 p.m., at whi
Cummins moved to recess until 7:15 p.m. and to reconvene the meeting in the
Room of the Law School. McPherson seconded. The motion carried.
When the meeting reconvened at 7:15 all of the members of the Committe
above as being present in the afternoon were again present, with the excepti
and Strauss who had unavoidable conflicts.
time
nference
Si
noted
of Nelson
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After lengthy discussion, Cummins moved to accept the report and recommand the
Constitution as amended to the faculty for its consideration. The motion was seconded
and carried: 13 votes f pr, 1 against, with no abstentions.
The faculty should expect open hearings On this Constitution early in the fall; a
reconsideration by the .:ommittee, with a final report including faculty rec...endations
where appropriate; recoasideration by the Executive Committee; and the pres.,tation of
the proposed Constitution to a meeting of the faculty sometime during the FaLl semester.
A copy of the propo3ed Constitution as amended by the Executive Committal& is enclosed
with these minutes. Tha debate on the issues is on tape and may be reviewel in the
Faculty Council Offices.
VI. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES -SMITH
a. Nominations
Wilson moved that the pr&sent members of the Women's Athletic Council le nominated
to serve another year. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. After discussion
and minor changes, Smita moved the list of nominees be forwarded to the offtee of the
President. Vines seconded. The motion passed.
b.
Charges
Smith called attention to the charges. remaining to be considered by tills committee.
Wilson moved that the structure of the Athletic Council Charge be written sd that males
and females are given equal representation. To do this three amendments wele proposed.
Each amendment was voted on separately, and each carried. The motion passed !--.o forward
these additional charges to the President.
c. Annual Reports
Cummins moved to accept the Annual Reports and forward them, together Tk_th a
commendation of the Libeary Committee, to the President. This motion was dlnided
into parts and voted on separately. The first motion, to accept and forward the
committee reports to the President carried, with one negative vote. The sedond
motion, one of commendation of the Library Committee passed without oppositlon.
It is the consensus of the committee that we are instructing the Commi47.ee on
Committees to bring forward recommendations regarding the various committee4 at the
first meeting in the fall.
VII. OTHER BUSINESS
Ch. Collins recognized those committee members who will be leaving thq committee
at the end of this academic year.
Mogan recognized and commended the officers who served this academic )1ear. He
then proposed the following Resolution:
Whereas the AA Ho- Library Committee Report (April, 1970) recommended the
availability of an outside book drop in the vicinity of the library;
and
Whereas the Institutional Self-Study 1971-73 Report of the Committee la Library
indicated the students' request and need for this book drop (pp. 40, 43-44);1
and
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Whereas the Library Committee of 1975-76 again discussed the desirabil y of a
book drop in a meeting with the Dean of Library Services (Minutes, March 1, 1976);
and
ri.1 abstention
Whereas the Library Committee of 1976-77 voted (5 fo
recommend an outside b)ok drop (Minutes, November 23, 1976)i;
and
Whereas this boot drop has not yet been provided in spite of the fac
repeated requests and insistence and the faculty's utilization of all its
resources to obtain this book drop;
ty's
ailable
Be it resolved that:
A letter be sent to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, with a
the President of the Uaiversity, requesting him to recognize the desires o
faculty and students by implementing their request to obtain an outside bo
in the vicinity of the library.
py to
the
drop
1 " The Committee stressed that it (the book drop) was now the respons
of Dean of Library Se ices to implement the recommendation. The Committe
arrived at a decision, can no longer spend its time in discussing either t
of book drops or the u-ans of obtaining book drops. The Committee's posit
that further responsibility is the Library's" (Minutes, November 23, 1976)
ility
, having
. merits
n is
Motion to approve the resolution passed without opposition.
Vines moved the meeting adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 10:37 p.m
ctf
mitted,
ill
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,Iip trapvt,
William A. Stewart, Sec etary
Executive Committee
Faculty Council
5/18/77
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For the next several weeks the secretary will be out of the Faculty Counci Office.
If anything is needed please contact Jacquelin Collins at 742-3761 or 795- 194.
CONSTITUTION OF THE FACULTY SENATE
OF TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
Article I. NAME
The name of this or;anization shall be the Faculty Senate of Texas Tech
University.
Article II. ORGANIZATION
Section 1. The Facilty "Senate shall be composed of senators representing the
voting faculty of Texas Tach University. The voting faculty shall consist of All
persons under full-time contract who have completed a residence of one year at this
University and who are teaured or who hold appointments that make them eligibe for
tenure.
Section 2. The voting faculty of each college and school, excladingtW
Graduate School, shall elect one senator for each twenty voting faculty membelis or
fraction thereof but not fewer than two senators. The voting faculty of the
University shall elect nine additional senators at-large.
Section 3. The Faulty Senate shall elect a President, Vice President, hand
Secretary from its membership td serve for A term of one year.
Article III. NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
Section 1. Each Spring the voting faculty members shall nominate and elect
members to the Faculty Senate to take office on the first day following the 41 of
the Spring term during wlich the election is held. The Faculty Senate shall 4onduct
the election through an appropriate committee.
Section 2. Prior to each regular election, the Faculty Senate shall redetermine
its composition so that the election will, to the extent possible, bring the mposition
of the Faculty Senate into conformity with Article II, Section 2. A previous_y elected
senator shall not, howevLr, be removed from office before the expiration of h..6 or her
term because of a declinLng constituency.
Section 3. Nominations for college, school, and at-large senators shali, be requested from voting facuty members. If a person is nominated for more than One senatorial position he or she shall indicate the position for which he or she wilt ._appear
as a candidate. The two persons receiving the highest number of nominations or each
senatorial position shaL_ be designated as the candidates to stand for electiFn to the
Faculty Senate.
Section 4. Member; of the Faculty Senate shallbe elected from among thie candidates
determined in the nomina:ing process. Voting members of each college and schltol shall
vote for senators from tleir respective college or school and all voting facuaty shall
vote for at-large senato:s. Tie votes shall be resolved by a special electiot.
If a senatorial va:ancy occurs, the Faculty Senate shall conduct a spedtal
election to fill the vacancy from the appropriate constituency. The special]' elected
senator shall complete the unexpired term of the senator originally elected.
Section 5. Qualification for election to the Faculty Senate shall be lembership in
the voting faculty, except that administrators serving one-half time or more in administrative positions shall not be eligible. Department chairpersons may be elel:ed to
the Faculty Senate if tl-ey are otherwise qualified.
(Article III. Cont.)
Section 6. The term of office for each member of the Faculty Senate (4Lbject to
Article VII hereof) shall. be three years. A member may not be re-elected without a oneyear interim unless he o: she was elected by special election to fill an unlexpired
term of one year or less.
Section 7. To the extent possible, one-third of the senators from each
constituency will be ele:.ted each year.
Article IV. JURISDICTION
Section 1. The Faculty Senate shall act on behalf of the faculty and srall serve
as an advisory body to ele President of the University and may consider all utters of
university concern.
Section 2. Any member of the university community may bring a matter 9i university
concern to the attention of the Senate.
Section 3. The Seaate may make recommendations to the President of thel University
concerning the academic functions of the University and other matters pertainlng to the
welfare of the Universit", particularly those of special interest to the faculty.
Section 4. Should the President of the University choose not to follov4a recommendation of the Faculty Senate, the President shall inform the Senate in wriking of the
reasons therefor and, upon request of the Seli.ate, the President shall meet with the
Senate for discussion of the matter.
Article V. RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 1. The Faculty Senate shall establish its own rules of procedure and bylaws.
Section 2. The Faculty Senate shall meet at least monthly during the Tthgular academic year, as provided Ln the bylaws.
Section 3. The Faculty Senate may establish such Senate committees as t deems
appropriate. The members and temporary chairpersons of the Senate committee shall be
named by the Faculty Senate and at their first meeting of each year the memb4s of each
committee shall select tleir own chairperson and such other officers as may ba appropriate
for the effective functicning of the committee.
Section 4. The PrEsident of the University may establish and define cotposition of
ad hoc or standing committees or councils of Texas Tech University, Texas 7ter. University
School of Medicine, and the Museum of Texas Tech University, or joint committees or councils
of the above, and may determine if members are to be elected or appointed. .q.xas Tech
University faculty membels appointed to these standing (but not ad hoc) committees or
councils shall be selecOd from a list of nominees for each committee or coun41 provided
by the Faculty Senate. The President of the University may specify the numbet of nominations to be supplied b) the Faculty Senate for each such committee or counc4 position.
The positions of tie chairperson of Men's Athletic Council and the Womea's Athletic
Council of the Universit) shall not be open to nomination by the Faculty Senat2.
(Article V. Cont.)
Section 5. The Faculty Senate shall regularly report its activities toiJie faculty
of the University and distribute the minutes of each meeting.
Section 6. The Faculty Senate shall call a meeting of the voting faculAy when
requested to do so by the President of the University, or when petitioned by ry fifty
members of the voting faculty, or when it deems such e Meeting necessary. Th President
of the Faculty Senate shs11 serve as Presiding Officer at a meeting of :.the volLng faculty.
In the absence of the President, the Vice President or the Secretary shall prOide, in
that order. No decision, recommendation, or advice shall come from the votinl faculty
except when one of the atove is presiding.
Article VI. AMENDMENT PROCEDURE
Section 1. An amendment to the Constitution of the Faculty Senate may t? proposed
by a petition to the President of the Faculty Senate signed by at least fifty4lembers of
the voting faculty, by a two-thirds vote of the senators then present and voti-Ig, or by
the President of the University.
Section 2. A propcsed amendment to this Constitution shall be distribu ?d to the
voting faculty at least Lour weeks prior to its consideration at a called mee 1hag of the
voting faculty. No acticn on amendments to the Constitution of the Faculty S4nate may be
taken unless at least one-fifth of the voting faculty is present. Passage ofilny such
amendment shall be by a two-thirds vote of the voting faculty then present anC voting.
Upon passage, -an amendment shall become effective after ratification by the POsident of
the University and approval by the Board of Regents.
Article VII. INITIAL COMPOSITION
The initial composition of the Faculty Senate shall consist of the eleciOd members
of the Executive Committee of the Faculty Council. At its first meeting the 4rd Faculty
Senate shall arrange for the special election of additional members to bring rle membership into conformity, to the extent possible, with its constitutional size an4 composition.
At its next meeting the Faculty Senate shall determine terms of the additional members by
lot in accordance with Article III, Section 7.
Article VIII. ADOPTION AND RATIFICATION
The Constitution of the Faculty Senate shall become effective when-adopi?d by a
majority of the voting fsculty'then present and , voting at acalled meeting of ..he faculty
and after ratification b) the President of the University and approval by th&3oard of
Regents. Upon the Constitution's becoming effective, the Faculty Senate and its
Constitution shall substitute nunt pro tunc for the Faculty Council and its ChLrter.
ONSTITUTION OF THE FACULTY SENATE
OF TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
Article I. NAME
The name of this o
University.
anization shall be the Faculty Senate of Texas Tech
Article II. ORGANIZATION
Section 1. The Fa
voting faculty of Texas
persons under full-time
University and who are t
tenure.
lty 'Senate shall be composed of senators represent g the
ch University. The voting faculty shall consist of all
ntract who have completed a residence of one year
this
ured or who hold appointments that make them eligi e for
Section 2. The vo ing faculty of each college and school, exclddinvt
Graduate School, shall e ect one senator for each twenty voting faculty memb
fraction thereof but not fewer than two senators. The voting faculty of the
University shall elect n e additional senators at-large.
s or
Section 3. The Fa lty Senate shall elect a President, Vice President, and
Secretary from its membe ship to serve for a term of one year.
rticle III. NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
Section 1. Each S
members to the Faculty S
the Spring term during w
the election through an
ring the voting faculty members shall nominate and
nate to take office on the first day following the
ich the election is held. The Faculty Senate shall
ppropriate committee.
ect
d of
onduct_
Section 2. Prior
its composition so that
of the Faculty Senate in
senator shall not, howev
term because of a declin
o each regular election, the Faculty Senate shall r
he election will, to the extent possible, bring the
o conformity with Article II, Section 2. A previou
r, be removed from office before the expiration of
ng constituency.
etermine
omposition
y elected
s or her
be reSection 3. Nomina ions for college, school, and at-large senators sha1
ne
senaty
members.
If
a
person
is
nominated
for
more
than
quested from voting facu
:
appear
tonal position he or sh shall indicate the position for which he or she wi
as a candidate. The two persons receiving the highest number of nominations for each
senatorial position shal be designated as the candidates to stand for elect on to the
Faculty Senate.
Section 4.
determined in the
vote for senators
vote for at-large
Member of the Faculty Senate shallbe elected from among t
nomina ing process. Voting members of each college and sc
from t eir respective college or school and all voting fac
senato s. Tie votes shall be resolved by a special electi
e candidates
col shall
_ty shall
n.
If a senatorial va ancy occurs, the Faculty Senate shall conduct a spe Lai
election to fill the vac ncy from the appropriate constituency. The special / elected
senator shall complete he unexpired term of the senator originally elected
Section 5. Qualif
the voting faculty, exce
trative positions shall
the Faculty Senate if th
amber ship in
cation for election to the Faculty Senate shall be
t that administrators serving one-half time or more in adminisot be eligible. Department chairpersons may be ele ed to
y are otherwise qualified.
(Article III. Cont
Section 6. The te
Article VII hereof) shal
year interim unless he o
term of one year or less
of office for each member of the Faculty Senate
be three years. A member may not be re-elected wi
she was elected by special election to fill an u
bject to
out a onexpired
Section 7. To the extent possible, one-third of the senators from eac
constituency will be el ted each year.
Article IV. JURISDICTION
Section 1. The F
as an advisory body to
university concern.
ulty Senate shall act on behalf of the faculty and
e President of the University and may consider all
Section 2. Any m
concern to the attentio
ber of the university community may bring a matter
of the Senate.
all serve
atters of
university
Section 3. The S ate may make recommendations to the President of t
University
concerning the academic functions of the University and other matters perta ing to the
welfare of the Universi , particularly those of special interest to the fac lty.
Section 4. Shoul the President of the University choose not to foil
mendation of the Facult Senate, the President shall inform the Senate in w
reasons therefor and, u on request of the Senate, the President shall meet
Senate for discussion o the matter.
a recomting of the
th the
Article V. RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 1. The F culty Senate shall establish its own rules of proce
re and bylaws.
Section 2. The F culty Senate shall meet at least monthly during the
demic year, as provided in the bylaws.
egular aca-
Section 3. The F
appropriate. The membe
named by the Faculty Se
committee shall select
for the effective funct
culty Senate may establish such Senate committees a
s and temporary chairpersons of the Senate committ
ate and at their first meeting of each year the mem
heir own chairperson and such other officers as may
oning of the committee.
it deems
s shall be
rs of each
e appropriate
Section 4. The P
ad hoc or standing comm
School of Medicine, and
of the above, and may d
University faculty memb
councils shall be selec
by the Faculty Senate.
nations to be supplied
esident of the University may establish and define
ttees or councils of Texas Tech University, Texas T
the Museum of Texas Tech University, or join commi
termine if members are to be elected or appointed.
rs appointed to these standing (but not ad hoc) co
ed from a list of nominees for each committee or co
The President of the University may specify the num
y the Faculty Senate for each such committee or cou
mposition of
as University
ees or councils
exas Tech
ttees or
cil provide&
r of nomiil position.
The positions of he chairperson of Men's Athletic Council and the Wo n's Athletic
Council of the Universi y shall not be open to nomination by the Faculty Se te.
(Article V. Cont.)
Section 5. The Faculty Senate shall regularly report its activities to the faculty
of the University and diEtribute the minutes of each meeting.
Section 6. The Faculty Senate shall call a meeting of the voting faculty when
requested to do so by the President of the University, or when petitioned by ',T.ny fifty
members of the voting faculty, or when it deems such a meeting necessary. Tha President
of the Faculty Senate shall serve as Presiding Officer at a meeting of the voting faculty.
In the absence of the PrEsident, the Vice President or the Secretary shall pteside, in
that order. No decision, recommendation, or advice shall come from the votink faculty
except when one of the above is presiding.
Article VI. AMENDMENT PROCEDURE
Section 1. An amendment to the Constitution of the Faculty Senate may '-de proposed
by a petition to the President of the Faculty Senate signed by at least fifty members of
the voting faculty, by a two-thirds vote of the senators then present and voting, or by
the President of the University.
Section 2. A proposed amendment to this Constitution shall be distributed to the
voting faculty at least four weeks prior to its consideration at a called meaAng of the
voting faculty. No action on amendments to the Constitution of the Faculty &nate may be
taken unless at least one-fifth of the voting faculty is present. Passage of any such
amendment shall be by a two-thirds vote of the voting faculty then present al* voting.
Upon passage, an amendment shall become effective after ratification by the Ptesident of
the University and approval by the Board of Regents.
Article VII. INITIAL COMPOSITION
The initial composition of the Faculty Senate shall consist of the elected members
of the Executive Committee of the Faculty Council. At its first meeting the rew Faculty
Senate shall arrange for the special election of additional members to bring the membership into conformity, to the extent possible, with its constitutional size an composition.
At its next meeting the Faculty Senate shall determine terms of the additional members by
lot in accordance with Article III, Section 7.
krticle VIII. ADOPTION AND RATIFICATION
The Constitution of the Faculty Senate shall become effective when adop:ed by a
majority of the voting faculty then present and voting at a called meeting of the faculty
and after ratification by the President of the University and approval by the Board of
Regents. Upon the Constitution's becoming effective, the Faculty Senate and 1:s
Constitution shall substi:ute nunc pro tunc for the Faculty Council and its Ckarter.